[Gvsig_english] gvSIG 1.1: new annotation layer properties

[jaume domínguez faus]

Hi Wolfgang

Wolfgang Qual wrote:
> Hi list,
> I discoverd the new export layer as annotation layer-tool. The non-overlapping 
> option is cool, but one thing I miss is: labels along lines seem not to be 
> possible, although the "normal" labeling function within the layer properties 
> dialog allows me to create labels which follow the direction of the 
> underlying line theme. Will this be implemented in the next future? I'll keep 
> on testing... ;)
>   
that is for the approach of the annotation layer's concept. It is fully 
based in the attributes of the table, you need then to have a column for 
the rotation of your text for each feature (and other properties like 
the font, color, font style (bold, plain, ...) and size as well).

Automatic smart labeling is another concept in which we are working in 
and it is probably what you are asking for. It will include the avoid 
overlap and many other features. Some of them are yet already 
implemented. But it still a lot of work to do.

Following with this topic, I'd like to encourage all the people 
interested in implement smart labeling processes to establish contact to 
talk about how, if possible, can contribute and meet forces to solve 
these problems. All opinions or ideas are very welcome and I will be 
glad to keep in mind them in the coming development as well as share my 
ones.

Thanks in advance to everyone.

Salut!


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Jaume Dominguez Faus


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